The Foodie Whisperer

Fluffy Unicorn thought we should get some culture this past Memorial Day weekend. What the heck? I’m a food writer…I don’t think I do culture. What if it gets all over me and leaves a stain or something? But, what Fluffy Unicorn wants, she gets. I can’t tell you how delighted I was, after doing…

With San Diego arguably the microbrew capital of the country, if not the world, I suppose it’s inevitable that we would eventually arrive at a saturation point of gastropubs like Rustic Root in the Gaslamp, meant to be high end bars that also serve, at least conceptually, refined, upscale cuisine. These places are designed to cater…

In the deep South, grits are considered one of those ubiquitous dishes that can be served as plain or as dressed up as you like. For me personally, I can eat them breakfast, lunch or dinner with a healthy dose of butter, salt and pepper. And, the creamier they are, the better I like them….

I was chatting about my recent visit to Baker and Olive in Encinitas with Chef Patrick Ponsaty of the Grand Group, whose holdings include Bellamy’s, The Ranch at Bandy Canyon and the soon to open Ponsaty’s in Rancho Santa Fe. With his so very cool French accent, Patrick starts to talk about his days cooking at Michelin starred restaurants…

This seafood Paella is a cool dish to make for a summer dinner party. It’ll make you look like a pro in the kitchen and impress any who watch you make it, especially since it’s not a common dish that can be found in every restaurant in town. The good news is that the entire process…

Descriptors like up and coming, fresh and new, and leading edge, at least in terms of food, can be applied in equal measures to both Oceanside and 26 year old young gun Chef Willy Eick, who has been trending rapidly upward since taking over the helm of Real Bar and Bistro a year ago. Chef Willy…

I love mussels and clams. They have a great texture, velvety on the outside, plump, juicy and tender when bitten into. It seems as though they soak up whatever you throw them in, kind of like bread, becoming an oceany, full-flavored vehicle for whatever flavors you can dream up and put into a sauce. Here’s…

For our latest trip to Saiko Sake & Sushi in North Park, San Diego I had a mission. I wanted to make sure we were sitting in front of Chef Anthony Pascale since he had recently returned from a trip to Japan visiting his wife and daughter, who are staying there for awhile taking care of…

Dear Mr. Food Trend Buzzword Guy: Is it true? Is there really another over-hyped food trend buzzword coming soon to my neighborhood? If there is, it’s distressing, especially since I’m barely getting over the bruises from the last few. I’ve tried to implement the last few food trend buzzwords as much as possible. The other day I…

I was trying out a new oven roasted, “smoked” beef rib recipe and wanted something other than the same ol’ macaroni and cheese to accompany the dish. I realized I hadn’t made a Risotto Milanese in awhile and it felt like a great fit. To top it off, I threw a little bone marrow in,…

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The Foodie Whisperer

I'm Sheen and welcome to my food blog! If you love food, cooking and travel, keep an eye out here. Check out restaurant reviews and experiences in the Dining Out section, recipes and equipment In the Kitchen or live on the wild side and reach into The Candy Jar - where you never know what you're gonna get. Enjoy!